Meaning of ROTENONE

Pronunciation:			'rowt`nown
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube
	See Also:		insect powder, insecticide
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Derris: a tropical shrub in the legume family. An insecticide containing rotenone (tubatoxin), a chemical extracted from the derris shrub.